How climate change impacts indigenous communities
Two University of Arizona researchers have contributed to a special issue of the journal Climatic Change that centers on the impacts of climate change on tribal natural and cultural resources.
Two University of Arizona researchers have contributed to a special issue of the journal Climatic Change that centers on the impacts of climate change on tribal natural and cultural resources.
Environment
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Environment
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Materials Science
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Computer Sciences
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Engineering
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Bio & Medicine
Jan 26, 2022
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Biochemistry
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Energy & Green Tech
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